
- BGG rank
- BGG #459
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Cartographers Heroes
- 1–100 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame
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Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame is an expansion for Cartographers released in 2021 for 1–75 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jordy Adan and John Brieger and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Grid Coverage, and Line Drawing.
It is rumored that the forges of the ancient dwarves were connected by magic to the great volcano Astmork. As a royal cartographer, you are eager to see for yourself. Now, you stand before a mountain that belches flame into the smoke-blacked sky of another world. This map could be the key to great fame and glory if you can avoid the rivers of molten lava long enough to complete it. Cartographers: Map Pack 1, Nebblis can be played with either Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale or Cartographers Heroes. It includes 75 double-sided new map sheets featuring a volcano space and 3 volcano cards, which are shuffled into the Explore deck. When volcano cards are revealed, players draw destroyed spaces on their map sheets recording the damage the volcano is inflicting on the land. -description from publisher
Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame supports 1–75 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Grid Coverage, and Line Drawing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame are: Jordy Adan and John Brieger. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cartographers: Map Pack 1 – Nebblis: Plane of Flame as an expansion for Cartographers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cartographers to use it. Check that your edition of Cartographers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.